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bart78 · 10-03-2014, 02:01 PM

Does anyone know much about the model b worthington tractor. I had a guy stop by my office asking if I would be interested. I know it has the B motor. But that's about all I know about them.

DavidG · 10-03-2014, 03:07 PM

Great if you own a golf course as that was the main market for them along with airports to tow aircraft. Arnold Palmer used one when he worked at a local golf course when he was young and I understand that he still has it or one like it.

bart78 · 10-03-2014, 03:13 PM

I mainly want the B motor. And the 32 grille shell and 32 front axle off it. And what ever other stuff that is car related. He said its sat for a long time. I just did not know what was all car related on it.

rotorwrench · 10-03-2014, 03:16 PM

A lot of doodlebugs out there. It may have a Ford Industrial 4-cylinder. Ford made Model A & B motors for a long time after the cars they fit were superseded. Many of them are diamond blocks.

bart78 · 10-03-2014, 03:37 PM

The way he talked it looked kind of like this one.

rotorwrench · 10-03-2014, 04:29 PM

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The grill shell is most likely a truck type.

Kurt in NJ · 10-03-2014, 04:32 PM

I bought one once, brake drums on the front that never had shoes on them,B engine with counterweight crank,I parted it out, save des the crank, used part of the frame toile my smiths compressor, it is slow with the 7-1 reduction gear, the pinion gear is modified for the reduction gear so it can't be used in a car, about 20 lbs of brass castings. - the one I got was only good for parts
The block was cracked and rusted through the ex portj

Tinker · 10-03-2014, 04:36 PM

Put a hoist on the back of it and haul engines around with it.

Might want to try here also.
http://www.smokstak.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=23

They might not want you to dismantle it thought... but some might, and may need some parts.

Kerk · 10-03-2014, 04:55 PM

Lawrence Academy in Ma. had one in 1955 for the grounds mowing I believe and it also jumped timing one a.m. while mowing !! If Infound one I might try to restore it. kc

AnthonyG · 10-03-2014, 06:57 PM

That thing looks pretty cool in an alien way.

Johnnydidd · 10-03-2014, 08:00 PM

I have 1929 AA truck doodlebug, I was told it was used on agolf course. You can see it on my sign in screen. Would sell if someone is interested. John

bart78 · 10-08-2014, 12:36 PM

He brought me a picture. It's not a very good one.

10-03-2014, 02:01 PM	#1
bart78 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Stephenville tx Posts: 1,019	Model B worthington tractor Does anyone know much about the model b worthington tractor. I had a guy stop by my office asking if I would be interested. I know it has the B motor. But that's about all I know about them.

10-03-2014, 03:07 PM	#2
DavidG Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: southeastern Michigan Posts: 10,101	Re: Model B worthington tractor Great if you own a golf course as that was the main market for them along with airports to tow aircraft. Arnold Palmer used one when he worked at a local golf course when he was young and I understand that he still has it or one like it.

10-03-2014, 03:13 PM	#3
bart78 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Stephenville tx Posts: 1,019	Re: Model B worthington tractor I mainly want the B motor. And the 32 grille shell and 32 front axle off it. And what ever other stuff that is car related. He said its sat for a long time. I just did not know what was all car related on it.

10-03-2014, 03:16 PM	#4
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 16,436	Re: Model B worthington tractor A lot of doodlebugs out there. It may have a Ford Industrial 4-cylinder. Ford made Model A & B motors for a long time after the cars they fit were superseded. Many of them are diamond blocks.

10-03-2014, 03:37 PM	#5
bart78 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Stephenville tx Posts: 1,019	Re: Model B worthington tractor The way he talked it looked kind of like this one.

10-03-2014, 04:29 PM	#6
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 16,436	Re: Model B worthington tractor Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) The grill shell is most likely a truck type.

10-03-2014, 04:32 PM	#7
Kurt in NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: on the Littlefield Posts: 6,159	Re: Model B worthington tractor I bought one once, brake drums on the front that never had shoes on them,B engine with counterweight crank,I parted it out, save des the crank, used part of the frame toile my smiths compressor, it is slow with the 7-1 reduction gear, the pinion gear is modified for the reduction gear so it can't be used in a car, about 20 lbs of brass castings. - the one I got was only good for parts The block was cracked and rusted through the ex portj

10-03-2014, 04:36 PM	#8
Tinker Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: MN Posts: 7,053	Re: Model B worthington tractor Put a hoist on the back of it and haul engines around with it. Might want to try here also. http://www.smokstak.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=23 They might not want you to dismantle it thought... but some might, and may need some parts.

10-03-2014, 04:55 PM	#9
Kerk Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 642	Re: Model B worthington tractor Lawrence Academy in Ma. had one in 1955 for the grounds mowing I believe and it also jumped timing one a.m. while mowing !! If Infound one I might try to restore it. kc

10-03-2014, 06:57 PM	#10
AnthonyG Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Pa. Posts: 2,174	Re: Model B worthington tractor That thing looks pretty cool in an alien way. __________________ Nomad

10-03-2014, 08:00 PM	#11
Johnnydidd Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Overland Park, Ks Posts: 559	Re: Model B worthington tractor I have 1929 AA truck doodlebug, I was told it was used on agolf course. You can see it on my sign in screen. Would sell if someone is interested. John

10-08-2014, 12:36 PM	#12
bart78 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Stephenville tx Posts: 1,019	Re: Model B worthington tractor He brought me a picture. It's not a very good one.